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Thomas L.

Barnes

5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Thomas can host

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg

Thomas can care for

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg

Availability

I’m able to adapt to a wide variety of personalities and breeds, older dogs as well and I have experience administering medicine orally. I like to get to know your pet’s personality and routine and will respond and adjust accordingly. For me it’s so important to get to know your dog well so they feel comfortable whilst in my care. 🐶🏡 Your terms, phrases and commands all help build the relationship, establishing a trust and rapport. Familiar toys, comfy blankets, beds and treats are also helpful in making your pet’s stay an enjoyable vacation. 🏖

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About Thomas L.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

During house sits I look after your pets whilst cleaning and maintaining the standards of your premises. I understand the importance of making sure your home is looked after just as well as your pets are and maintaining good quality communication throughout with photos and daily updates.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Thomas L. would like to know about your pet

Each pet comes with individual needs. So, at a meet and greet I always like to discuss with you their likes and dislikes, their routines and their characters, taking into account breed, background etc. As said above, it’s so important to know your dog’s routine and what they are used to. So at a meet and greet we can discuss what their needs are; feeding times, toys, treats, walk times and how long, what they like/dislike and various factors like their age, size etc. It is important for me that you are reassured your pets are having a great time!

A typical day

I am very happy to provide a bunch of fun activities; walking, running, ball chasing and games, rewarding them with food treats you supply to keep your pet stimulated and well looked after. Conveniently located in Reculver beside the sea, the area is ideal for dogs with no busy traffic and plenty of calm, green spaces. (And I like to take care of them like they’re my own!)

Location

Barnes, United Kingdom

Thomas L.'s Neighborhood

Luxury Pet Care 🐶🐱🏡

Pet care experience

Hi! My name is Thomas. Thank you for visiting my profile. 🙂 Growing up on a farm, I have over 20 years of experience looking after a wide variety of dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and even the occasional donkey! Your canine friends are looked after by me with focus on providing fun activities to stimulate them intellectually and physically. I offer house sitting services looking after your pets in areas such as West London, Surrey and Kent. I love animals and for me, pet-care is something I do for the love of it, as well as the personal rewards. Big, small, young, old, all breeds - I like to cater to their individual characters! Having built a trust and rapport with regular clients I now have over seven years experience house sitting, catering to pet’s needs inside your homes in places such as Cobham - along Fairmile Avenue, Oxshott - along Queens Drive, Marylebone, Regent’s Park, Painshill, Esher, Dorking, Richmond, Mortlake, Teddington, Whitstable, Canterbury, Sheen, Parsons Green, Chiswick, Sevenoaks, Kew, Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Godalming, Tunbridge Wells, St. Margaret’s and Mayfair. It has been lovely to build these relationships entrusting me with beloved homes and pets. If you take a look at the many photos on my profile you will see some of my canine friends and repeat clients in their lovely homes. 😊

Reviews

sally e.
House Sitting • May 18, 2026
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Thomas just spent a week at our house looking after our young Havanese while we were on holiday. I was extremely satisfied with his services. He and Bramble had an instant bond, with Thomas being very attentive to the information I’d left about how we were training him, and how to manage grooming etc. It is testament to Thomas’ dog whispering skills that Bramble was much better groomed than I ever managed to get him on our return! The house was also well looked after and very tidy when we got back. I would very much recommend Thomas to others looking for a dog sitter for short or long periods.

Julia R.
House Sitting • Jan 07, 2026
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Thomas was a great companion for our dog and cat while we were away for a long Christmas holiday. We felt very at ease knowing they had him home with them and we came home to a tidy house and happy animals.

Ramzi D.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 08, 2025
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Thomas has looked after my elder bunny a few times and has been great

Andrew G.
Boarding • Nov 29, 2025
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Thomas looked after our greyhound Katie very well over a two week period. Katie is a diva and quite demanding but apparently was very well behaved whilst with Thomas, who has a very good and patient way with dogs and easily wins their affection and trust. Katie seems to have enjoyed her time very much and we would certainly be happy for Thomas to care for Katie in the future even for a longer period as she has returned to us happy and content which is a great relief.

About Thomas L.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

During house sits I look after your pets whilst cleaning and maintaining the standards of your premises. I understand the importance of making sure your home is looked after just as well as your pets are and maintaining good quality communication throughout with photos and daily updates.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Thomas L. would like to know about your pet

Each pet comes with individual needs. So, at a meet and greet I always like to discuss with you their likes and dislikes, their routines and their characters, taking into account breed, background etc. As said above, it’s so important to know your dog’s routine and what they are used to. So at a meet and greet we can discuss what their needs are; feeding times, toys, treats, walk times and how long, what they like/dislike and various factors like their age, size etc. It is important for me that you are reassured your pets are having a great time!

A typical day

I am very happy to provide a bunch of fun activities; walking, running, ball chasing and games, rewarding them with food treats you supply to keep your pet stimulated and well looked after. Conveniently located in Reculver beside the sea, the area is ideal for dogs with no busy traffic and plenty of calm, green spaces. (And I like to take care of them like they’re my own!)

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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Thomas L.

Barnes

5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews